2013 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA Partida Creus physiologic ripeness and overall balance

physiologic ripeness and overall balance in the vineyard (and in the resulting wines)

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in order to better understand the intrinsic identity of each of its 8 plots

followed with a lingering finish of peppercorn spice

when the current copper pot stills were put into action and a focus on premium whiskies began at their ‘White Oak’ facility

2013 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA Partida Creus physiologic ripeness and overall balance86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot Winemaking: Fermented in small open top tanks. Since the fermentation temperatures were cool, the fermentations were long and slow, mostly lasting around three weeks. The wine was pressed at dryness, blended immediately, and aged for 20 months in a combination of mostly used and a few new barrels (<20% new French oak). This wine is offered from a private cellar, Terms and